Total Crime Rate
128.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Briery Way area has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Adeyfield East , and the 93rd highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Briery Way (HP2 7AN) in the last 12 months was 128.4 per 1,000 residents and was 34.0% lower than the Adeyfield East average (194.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 55.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Briery Way (HP2 7AN), the main crime hotspot is near Little Orchard. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Adeyfield East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Saracens Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ellingham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Winds End Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Saracens Head | — |
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